Thomas L. Moore

Thomas L. Moore, 62, of Columbus, passed away February 8, 2020, at his home. Tom was born December 17, 1957 in Seymour, the son of Jerry “Doc” and Carol “Sis” Day Moore. He married Teresa L. Shafer on March 5, 1977. Tom went to work for Milestone Contractors in 1976, having been employed there for 44 years where his co-workers jokingly called him “The King”. He never met a stranger and always was a jokester. Tom was very artististic and was a master of all trades. He would often be found crafting various items for family and friends. He also enjoyed collecting bourbon and raising chickens. Most of all, Tom loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren were his world. Tom is survived by his father “Doc”; his wife Teresa; his children Jenifer Nicholle (Doug) Whipker of Columbus, Brian Thomas (Maggie) Moore of New Albany, and Tyler D. (Delaney) Moore of Bennington, Nebraska; grandchildren Emilee, Mason, and August Whipker, Max Moore, and Miller Moore; brothers Den (Lisa) Moore of Elizabethtown and Tim (Kelly) Moore of Taylorsville; a sister Linda (Doug) Lininger of Columbus; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Carol. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m Thursday February 13, 2020 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Springer Cemetery in Bartholomew County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Elizabethtown Fire Department.